1949 Morris Minor vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 62 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 893 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, 2011 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Minor | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Morris | Infiniti |
| Model | Minor | G37 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 916 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4655 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2850 mm |
