1959 Morris Cowley vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 20 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), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 110 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1959 Morris Cowley has manual transmission. 1959 Morris Cowley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Cowley | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Cowley | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| 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 | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
