1956 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Kadett weights approximately 28 kg more than 1956 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morgan Plus 4 | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | Plus 4 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2087 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
