2002 Morgan 4 vs. 1969 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1969 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Morgan 4 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1969 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, 2002 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Morgan 4 | 1969 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | 4 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
