1953 Morris Minor vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 55 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 750 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Minor | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2660 mm |
