1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1973 Morris Traveller
To start off, 1973 Morris Traveller is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. Both 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite and 1973 Morris Traveller are equipped with a 1,275 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Morris Traveller. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1973 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Morris Traveller weights approximately 141 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Because 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite 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 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Morris Traveller, 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, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Morris Traveller. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1973 Morris Traveller | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Morris |
| Model | Sprite | Traveller |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2380 mm |
