1958 Morris Minor vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 52 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 652 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.
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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Minor | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3200 mm |
