2002 Morgan 4 vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 678 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2002 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 721 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Morgan 4 | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Morgan | TVR |
| Model | 4 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
