2009 Infiniti M vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 2009 Infiniti M is newer by 52 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti M weights approximately 927 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, 2009 Infiniti M (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti M | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Infiniti | Morris |
| Model | M | Minor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2190 mm |
