1962 Morris Minor vs. 2007 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2007 TVR Tuscan is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 275 kg more than 1962 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, 2007 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Morris Minor | 2007 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Morris | TVR |
| Model | Minor | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 65 L |
