1979 Honda Accord vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 22 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Cowley weights approximately 230 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 1957 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 1957 Morris Cowley. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, 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, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Accord | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 52 L |
