1965 Morris Oxford vs. 1974 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1974 Opel Kadett is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morris Oxford (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Oxford weights approximately 340 kg more than 1974 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, 1965 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Morris Oxford | 1974 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Oxford | Kadett |
Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |