1957 Morris Minor vs. 2004 TVR T 350
To start off, 2004 TVR T 350 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR T 350 (346 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 TVR T 350 weights approximately 308 kg more than 1957 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 TVR T 350 (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Minor | 2004 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Morris | TVR |
| Model | Minor | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2370 mm |
