1956 Morris Cowley vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 1979 Porsche 928 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1956 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 928 weights approximately 396 kg more than 1956 Morris Cowley. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morris Cowley | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Cowley | 928 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1054 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 86 L |