1987 Morgan 4 vs. 1987 TVR Type S
To start off, both 1987 Morgan 4 and 1987 TVR Type S were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 TVR Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR Type S (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1987 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR Type S should accelerate faster than 1987 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 TVR Type S weights approximately 75 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 TVR Type S (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 TVR Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Morgan 4 | 1987 TVR Type S | |
| Make | Morgan | TVR |
| Model | 4 | Type S |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2300 mm |
