1952 Morris Oxford vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (75 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1952 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Oxford weights approximately 170 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Opel Kadett (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Morris Oxford | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Oxford | Kadett |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |