1999 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1999 Kia Pride Wagon is newer by 40 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, 1999 Kia Pride Wagon (63 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Pride Wagon should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 300 kg more than 1999 Kia Pride Wagon.
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, 1999 Kia Pride Wagon, 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, 1999 Kia Pride Wagon (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Pride Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Pride Wagon | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Kia | Morris |
| Model | Pride Wagon | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
