1955 Morris Minor vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1971 Nissan Skyline is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Skyline (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 358 kg more than 1955 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, 1971 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2650 mm |
