1971 Morris Traveller vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Traveller. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Traveller would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Morris Traveller. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 195 kg more than 1971 Morris Traveller. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona 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 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Traveller. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Traveller | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Traveller | Corona |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1273 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |
