1957 Morris Cowley vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP) has 377 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Cowley | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Cowley | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 430 HP |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
