1956 Morris Isis vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 44 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, 2000 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1956 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Isis weights approximately 289 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster.
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, 2000 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Isis | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Isis | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2340 mm |
