1955 Morris Minor vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 25 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 508 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, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morris Minor | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Minor | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 947 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2530 mm |