1980 Fiat 131 vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1980 Fiat 131 is newer by 21 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, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 154 kg more than 1980 Fiat 131.
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, 1959 Morris Cowley (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 131 | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 131 | Cowley |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |