1954 Morris Minor vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2009 Tata Nano is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 801 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Nano (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Nano should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Minor weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 Tata Nano.
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, 1954 Morris Minor (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Morris Minor | 2009 Tata Nano | |
Make | Morris | Tata |
Model | Minor | Nano |
Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 801 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2230 mm |