2005 Honda Life vs. 1963 Morris Traveller
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 42 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morris Traveller is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morris Traveller weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Honda Life.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Morris Traveller. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1963 Morris Traveller (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Morris Traveller will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1963 Morris Traveller | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Life | Traveller |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2380 mm |
