1959 Lotus Seven vs. 1956 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1959 Lotus Seven is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Cowley (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Cowley weights approximately 614 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lotus Seven | 1956 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Lotus | Morris |
Model | Seven | Cowley |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 947 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1054 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2440 mm |