1958 Alvis TD vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alvis TD 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 1 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 445 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TD | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Alvis | Morgan |
| Model | TD | 44 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
