1952 Morris Six vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1952 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1952 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Six. (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Morris Six | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Six | 928 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 76 L |
