1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1972 TVR Taimar
To start off, 1972 TVR Taimar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 TVR Taimar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 TVR Taimar (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 TVR Taimar should accelerate faster than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 TVR Taimar weights approximately 201 kg more than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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, 1972 TVR Taimar (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1972 TVR Taimar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1972 TVR Taimar | |
| Make | Morgan | TVR |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | Taimar |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
