1956 Morris Isis 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 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Isis (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Isis should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Isis weights approximately 507 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Morris Isis (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Isis | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Isis | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
