1971 Morris Traveller vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 42 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1971 Morris Traveller. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 980 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 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Morris Traveller. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Traveller. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Traveller | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Traveller | Venza |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1273 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2775 mm |
