1963 Morris Minor vs. 1962 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1963 Morris Minor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morris Minor weights approximately 125 kg more than 1962 Opel Kadett.
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, 1963 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Morris Minor | 1962 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Minor | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2330 mm |
