2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1971 Morris Traveller
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Traveller. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Traveller would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Morris Traveller. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1853 kg more than 1971 Morris Traveller. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Morris Traveller. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Traveller. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1971 Morris Traveller | |
| Make | Land Rover | Morris |
| Model | Defender | Traveller |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2380 mm |
