2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Dodge Nitro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro will offer significantly more control. 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 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Dodge | Morris |
| Model | Nitro | Minor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2190 mm |
