1957 Morris Isis vs. 1976 Porsche 930
To start off, 1976 Porsche 930 is newer by 19 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Isis weights approximately 175 kg more than 1976 Porsche 930.
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, 1976 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Isis | 1976 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Isis | 930 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
