1958 Morgan 4 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4. 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (280 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Morgan 4 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | 4 | 911 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |