1957 Morris Minor vs. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 635 kg more than 1957 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, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Minor | 1986 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2530 mm |
