1972 Morris Traveller vs. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 1972 Morris Traveller and 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1972 Morris Traveller. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1972 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 945 kg more than 1972 Morris Traveller. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morris Traveller. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Morris Traveller | 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Morris | Pontiac |
| Model | Traveller | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3030 mm |
