1958 Morris Cowley vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (73 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Cowley weights approximately 350 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1958 Morris Cowley (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Cowley | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Cowley | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 73 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 51 L |
