1954 Abarth Renault vs. 1955 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1955 Morris Cowley is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Cowley weights approximately 166 kg more than 1954 Abarth Renault.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Abarth Renault | 1955 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Abarth | Morris |
Model | Renault | Cowley |
Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |