1950 Morris Six vs. 2001 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2001 TVR Chimaera is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 4,986 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Chimaera (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 164 kg more than 2001 TVR Chimaera.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2001 TVR Chimaera (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Six | 2001 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Morris | TVR |
| Model | Six | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 4986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |
