1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 20 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Cowley weights approximately 49 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Giulietta | Cowley |
Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 52 L |