1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 2 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. In terms of performance, 1957 Morris Cowley (53 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (37 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106.
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:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Alpine | Morris |
Model | A 106 | Cowley |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 53 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 52 L |