1969 Morris Minor vs. 2009 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2009 Nissan NP300 is newer by 40 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan NP300 (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 705 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, 2009 Nissan NP300 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Morris Minor | 2009 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Minor | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 75 L |
