1959 Morris Cowley vs. 1970 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1970 Nissan Laurel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Laurel (93 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 95 kg more than 1970 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1970 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Cowley | 1970 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Cowley | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |
