1957 Morris Minor vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 55 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1677 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Minor | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | Armada |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 2469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3129 mm |
