1948 Morris Minor vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 911 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1948 Morris Minor. 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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Morris Minor | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Minor | 911 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 918 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2270 mm |