1957 Morris Cowley vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1976 Porsche 912 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 912 (86 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 912 weights approximately 20 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, 1976 Porsche 912 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Cowley | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Cowley | 912 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2220 mm |
