1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 28 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 1,960 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 41 kg more than 1957 Morris Cowley. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Spider | Cowley |
Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 178 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |