1957 Morris Minor vs. 2008 Tata Nano
To start off, 2008 Tata Nano is newer by 51 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morris Minor (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Minor weights approximately 192 kg more than 2008 Tata Nano. 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, 1957 Morris Minor (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Minor | 2008 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Morris | Tata |
| Model | Minor | Nano |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2230 mm |
