1978 Morgan 4 vs. 1974 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Morgan 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1974 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Kadett weights approximately 160 kg more than 1978 Morgan 4.
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, 1978 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Morgan 4 | 1974 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | 4 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
