1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 32 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 (127 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Cowley weights approximately 82 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | 2000 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 52 L |
