1975 Morris Marina vs. 1964 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1964 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 225 kg more than 1964 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, 1975 Morris Marina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Morris Marina | 1964 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Marina | Kadett |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2330 mm |