2007 Honda Element vs. 1965 Morris Traveller
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Traveller. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Traveller would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1965 Morris Traveller. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1965 Morris Traveller. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Morris Traveller. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Traveller. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1965 Morris Traveller | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Element | Traveller |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
