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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (74 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 245 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Violet 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 Violet | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Cowley | Violet |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
