1974 Innocenti Mini vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1974 Innocenti Mini is newer by 15 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, 1974 Innocenti Mini (64 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Innocenti Mini should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 390 kg more than 1974 Innocenti Mini.
Because 1959 Morris Cowley is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Morris Cowley. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Innocenti Mini, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Innocenti Mini. (96 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Innocenti Mini | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Innocenti | Morris |
| Model | Mini | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2440 mm |
