1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 vs. 1993 Porsche 993
To start off, 1993 Porsche 993 is newer by 35 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), 1993 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 993 weights approximately 658 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, 1993 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 993 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 | 1993 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | 4 Plus 2100 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
