1967 Fiat 2300 vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1967 Fiat 2300 is newer by 8 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 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 2300 (134 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1959 Morris Cowley. 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, 1967 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 2300 | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 2300 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
