1950 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 260 more horse power than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1950 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1950 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morgan Plus 4 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | Plus 4 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
