1969 Morris Minor vs. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 660 kg more than 1969 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, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Morris Minor | 1988 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2530 mm |
