1957 Morris Cowley vs. 1979 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1979 Toyota Starlet is newer by 22 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Cowley weights approximately 425 kg more than 1979 Toyota Starlet.
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:
| 1957 Morris Cowley | 1979 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Cowley | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
