1949 Morris Oxford vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1973 Opel Kadett is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Kadett (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Oxford weights approximately 180 kg more than 1973 Opel Kadett.
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, 1949 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1949 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Oxford | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Oxford | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
