1948 Morris Minor vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Minor | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3200 mm |
