1961 Morris Minor vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 46 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1356 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Morris Minor | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | Titan |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 2181 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 106 L |
