1950 Morris Six vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 52 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Morris Six | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Six | 911 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |