1960 Morris Minor vs. 2001 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2001 TVR Tamora is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Tamora weights approximately 258 kg more than 1960 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, 2001 TVR Tamora (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Morris Minor | 2001 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Morris | TVR |
| Model | Minor | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
| 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 | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2370 mm |
