1998 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1968 Morris Traveller
To start off, 1998 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Traveller. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Traveller would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Morris Traveller. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 620 kg more than 1968 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, 1998 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Traveller. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Step Wagon | 1968 Morris Traveller | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Step Wagon | Traveller |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2380 mm |
