1949 Morris Six vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 1993 Porsche 965 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Six would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1949 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 256 kg more than 1949 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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Six | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Six | 965 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
