1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina vs. 1955 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1955 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina weights approximately 54 kg more than 1955 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.
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1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina | 1955 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Berlina | Cowley |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |