1953 Morris Six vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1953 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Six weights approximately 50 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore.
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, 1970 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Six | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Six | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
