1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Opel Kadett is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Kadett (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 255 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Opel Kadett (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morris Oxford | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Oxford | Kadett |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |