1957 Morris Cowley vs. 1957 Morris Isis
To start off, both 1957 Morris Cowley and 1957 Morris Isis were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morris Isis (85 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morris Isis should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Isis weights approximately 195 kg more than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Morris Isis (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Morris Cowley | 1957 Morris Isis | |
Make | Morris | Morris |
Model | Cowley | Isis |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 107 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |