1948 Morris Six vs. 1991 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1991 Nissan Vanette is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 206 kg more than 1948 Morris Six. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Morris Six | 1991 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Six | Vanette |
Year Released | 1948 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2080 mm |