1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 29 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 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Bitter Type III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 180 kg more than 1959 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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Bitter | Morris |
Model | Type III | Cowley |
Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |