1948 Morris Minor vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1967 Opel Kadett is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Kadett weights approximately 40 kg more than 1948 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, 1967 Opel Kadett (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Minor | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Minor | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2400 mm |
