1958 Alvis TD vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1958 Alvis TD is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alvis TD (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 638 kg more than 1954 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, 1958 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TD | 1954 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Alvis | Morris |
| Model | TD | Minor |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 22 L |
