1959 Morris Minor vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 320 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Minor | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | Santana |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1145 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 |
