1956 Morris Minor vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 33 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 2,823 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 520 kg more than 1956 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2680 mm |
