2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 51 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (148 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Cowley weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Cowley |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1250 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
