1953 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 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 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 818 kg more than 1953 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morgan Plus 4 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | Plus 4 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 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 |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
