1957 Morris Cowley vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 21 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (115 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 215 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, 1978 Opel Senator (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Cowley | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Cowley | Senator |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
