1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1979 Triumph TR7 is newer by 14 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 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Morgan | Triumph |
Model | Plus 4 Plus | TR7 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2170 mm |