1983 Buick Electra vs. 1970 Morris Traveller
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Traveller. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Traveller would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1970 Morris Traveller. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 835 kg more than 1970 Morris Traveller. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Buick Electra 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 1983 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Traveller. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1970 Morris Traveller | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | Electra | Traveller |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2380 mm |
