1952 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (375 HP) has 318 more horse power than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 534 kg more than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. 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 911 (490 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Morgan Plus 4 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | Plus 4 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
