1957 Morris Cowley vs. 1972 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1972 Opel Kadett is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morris Cowley (53 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Opel Kadett. (48 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Cowley weights approximately 360 kg more than 1972 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, 1957 Morris Cowley (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Morris Cowley | 1972 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Cowley | Kadett |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 48 HP |
Torque | 107 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 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 | 1120 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 43 L |