1979 Lada 1200 vs. 1954 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1979 Lada 1200 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1954 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Cowley weights approximately 109 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lada 1200 | 1954 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Lada | Morris |
| Model | 1200 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1054 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 |
