1953 Morris Minor vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 28 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 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 450 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Minor | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2630 mm |
