1960 Morgan 4 vs. 2002 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2002 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 756 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 322 kg more than 1960 Morgan 4. 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, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 809 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Morgan 4 | 2002 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Morgan | TVR |
| Model | 4 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
