1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1974 Morris Traveller
To start off, both 1974 Buick Riviera and 1974 Morris Traveller were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1974 Morris Traveller. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1182 kg more than 1974 Morris Traveller. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Buick Riviera 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 1974 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Morris Traveller. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 1974 Morris Traveller | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | Riviera | Traveller |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2380 mm |
