1958 Morris Minor vs. 1970 Opel Record
To start off, 1970 Opel Record is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Record (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Record weights approximately 200 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Opel Record (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Minor | 1970 Opel Record | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Minor | Record |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2670 mm |
