1948 Morris Six vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1948 Morris Six. 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Six | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Six | 928 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |
