1982 Citroen Visa vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1982 Citroen Visa is newer by 23 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, 1982 Citroen Visa (80 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 305 kg more than 1982 Citroen Visa.
Because 1959 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 1959 Morris Cowley. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Citroen Visa, 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, 1982 Citroen Visa (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Citroen Visa | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Citroen | Morris |
Model | Visa | Cowley |
Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 52 L |