1952 Morris Six vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 1971 Opel GT is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel GT (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1952 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Six.
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, 1971 Opel GT (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Six. (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Morris Six | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Six | GT |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |