1964 Morris Minor vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, 1965 TVR Trident is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 TVR Trident is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 TVR Trident weights approximately 342 kg more than 1964 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, 1965 TVR Trident (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 TVR Trident will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Morris Minor | 1965 TVR Trident | |
| Make | Morris | TVR |
| Model | Minor | Trident |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2290 mm |
