1970 Honda Z vs. 1970 Morris Traveller
To start off, both 1970 Honda Z and 1970 Morris Traveller were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morris Traveller is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Morris Traveller (57 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Morris Traveller should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Traveller weights approximately 339 kg more than 1970 Honda Z. 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, 1970 Morris Traveller (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Morris Traveller will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda Z | 1970 Morris Traveller | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Z | Traveller |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2380 mm |
