1961 Morris Minor vs. 1985 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1985 Nissan Leopard is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 315 kg more than 1961 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, 1985 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Morris Minor | 1985 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 946 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2630 mm |
