1956 Morris Minor vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 52 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1350 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, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2860 mm |
