1953 Morris Minor vs. 1975 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1975 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 130 kg more than 1953 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, 1975 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Minor | 1975 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2510 mm |
