1964 Morris Minor vs. 1974 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1974 Opel Kadett is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 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. 1964 Morris Minor weights approximately 38 kg more than 1974 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, 1964 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Morris Minor | 1974 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Minor | Kadett |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 43 L |