1973 Morris Traveller vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, both 1973 Morris Traveller and 1973 Porsche 914 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Morris Traveller. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1973 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 914 weights approximately 70 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 Porsche 914 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 Porsche 914. 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 Porsche 914 (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Morris Traveller. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Morris Traveller | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Traveller | 914 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
