1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1956 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1956 Morris Cowley is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Abarth Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth Coupe (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1956 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Cowley weights approximately 154 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe.
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:
| 1955 Abarth Coupe | 1956 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | Coupe | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1054 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 52 L |
