1986 Morgan 4 vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2004 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 695 more horse power than 1986 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1986 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1986 Morgan 4. 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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 748 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Morgan 4 | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Morgan | TVR |
| Model | 4 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 791 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
