1956 Morris Minor vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1967 Opel Record is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Record (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Record weights approximately 288 kg more than 1956 Morris Minor. 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, 1967 Opel Record (223 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Minor | Record |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2670 mm |
