1973 Morris Traveller vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1973 Morris Traveller and 1973 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Morris Traveller. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1973 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 265 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.
Because 1973 Nissan Laurel 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 1973 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Morris Traveller. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Morris Traveller | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Traveller | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |
