1949 Morris Minor vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1963 Opel Rekord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 180 kg more than 1949 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, 1963 Opel Rekord (122 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Minor | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Minor | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 916 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2650 mm |
