1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1959 Morris Cowley is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 120 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | 1900 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1883 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
