1959 Morris Cowley vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1959 Morris Cowley.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Cowley | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Cowley | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |