1959 Morris Cowley vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 51 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, 1959 Morris Cowley (53 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 520 kg more than 2010 Tata Nano. 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, 1959 Morris Cowley (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Cowley | 2010 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Morris | Tata |
| Model | Cowley | Nano |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 35 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 37 L |
