1949 Morris Minor vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Violet (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 170 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. 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, 1973 Nissan Violet (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Morris Minor | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Minor | Violet |
Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 916 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2460 mm |