1956 Morris Minor vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1969 Nissan Sunny is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Sunny (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Minor weights approximately 180 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
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, 1969 Nissan Sunny (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2290 mm |
