1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 573 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | 4 Plus 2100 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
