2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 302 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, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | RX-8 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 52 L |
