1956 Morris Oxford 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 Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 97 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Because 1956 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Opel Kadett, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Opel Kadett (126 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1979 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Oxford | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Oxford | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2400 mm |
