1952 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1954 Porsche 356 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Porsche 356 weights approximately 38 kg more than 1952 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Morgan Plus 4 | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | Plus 4 | 356 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |