1977 Lada 1200 vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1977 Lada 1200 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lada 1200 (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Cowley weights approximately 175 kg more than 1977 Lada 1200.
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, 1957 Morris Cowley (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lada 1200 | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Lada | Morris |
| Model | 1200 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 52 L |
