1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1963 Morris Traveller
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Traveller. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Traveller would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1963 Morris Traveller. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 820 kg more than 1963 Morris Traveller. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Traveller. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1963 Morris Traveller | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | Park Avenue | Traveller |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2380 mm |
