1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1954 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1954 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Cowley weights approximately 414 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1954 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | Giulia | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1054 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |
