1959 Morris Cowley vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 145 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet.
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 Morris Cowley | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Cowley | Violet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |