1957 Morris Minor vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1964 Porsche 904 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Minor weights approximately 142 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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, 1964 Porsche 904 (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 904 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Morris Minor | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Minor | 904 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2310 mm |