1952 Morris Six vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1952 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Six weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 Nissan Skyline.
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 Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Six. (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Morris Six | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Six | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
