1971 Morris Marina vs. 1983 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1983 Opel Kadett is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Kadett (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Kadett weights approximately 25 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Morris Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Opel Kadett, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Opel Kadett (148 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1983 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Marina | Kadett |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |