1950 Morris Minor vs. 2008 Nissan Note
To start off, 2008 Nissan Note is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,386 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Note is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Note (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Note should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Note weights approximately 377 kg more than 1950 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Note, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Nissan Note (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Note will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Minor | 2008 Nissan Note | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | Note |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1167 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2610 mm |
