1949 Morris Minor vs. 1979 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1979 Nissan Laurel is newer by 30 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 350 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, 1979 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Minor | 1979 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 916 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2680 mm |
