1958 Morris Cowley vs. 1989 Buick Century

To start off, 1989 Buick Century is newer by 31 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 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Century (161 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley.

Because 1958 Morris Cowley is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Morris Cowley. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Buick Century (251 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm). This means 1989 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley. 1989 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1958 Morris Cowley has manual transmission. 1958 Morris Cowley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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