1949 Morris Minor vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 28 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 85 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, 1977 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 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 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | Violet |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 916 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2410 mm |
