1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1973 Morris Traveller
To start off, 1973 Morris Traveller is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1973 Morris Traveller. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1973 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1973 Morris Traveller. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Morris Traveller. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1973 Morris Traveller | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 130 | Traveller |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2380 mm |
