2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 49 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 534 kg more than 1959 Morris Cowley.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Lumina | Cowley |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |
