1955 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1969 Porsche 912
To start off, 1969 Porsche 912 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 912 weights approximately 202 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1955 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morgan Plus 4 | 1969 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | Plus 4 | 912 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 133 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 768 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2220 mm |