1960 Morris Minor vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1967 Opel Kadett is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (75 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Kadett weights approximately 88 kg more than 1960 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 Kadett (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Morris Minor | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Minor | Kadett |
Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |