1957 Morris Isis vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1975 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Isis weights approximately 240 kg more than 1975 Porsche 911.
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, 1975 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Morris Isis | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Isis | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 169 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |