1960 Morris Minor vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 317 kg more than 1960 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Morris Minor | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Minor | Laurel |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2410 mm |