1959 Morris Cowley vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 18 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (97 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Morris Cowley. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 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 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Cowley | Laurel |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |