1951 Morris Minor vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1951 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 788 kg more than 1951 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Morris Minor | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 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 | 332 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 | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2550 mm |
