1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1972 TVR 1600
To start off, 1972 TVR 1600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 TVR 1600. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1972 TVR 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 TVR 1600 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 TVR 1600. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 TVR 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1972 TVR 1600 | |
| Make | Morgan | TVR |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
