1963 Morris Traveller vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Traveller. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Traveller would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1963 Morris Traveller. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Carina weights approximately 315 kg more than 1963 Morris Traveller. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1997 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Traveller. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Morris Traveller | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Traveller | Carina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
