1955 Morris Minor vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 56 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 816 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 72 L |
