1994 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 177 kg more than 1957 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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Italdesign Nazca | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Italdesign | Morris |
| Model | Nazca | Minor |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2190 mm |
