1955 Morris Cowley vs. 1992 Volvo 245
To start off, 1992 Volvo 245 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volvo 245 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1955 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Cowley.
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 Morris Cowley | 1992 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Morris | Volvo |
Model | Cowley | 245 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |