1958 Morris Minor vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1990 Nissan Santana is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Santana weights approximately 245 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Minor | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | Santana |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2560 mm |
