1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (90 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Cowley weights approximately 115 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1958 Morris Cowley has manual transmission. 1958 Morris Cowley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Vega | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 52 L |
