1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 2003 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2003 Porsche Boxster is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Boxster (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 555 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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, 2003 Porsche Boxster (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 2003 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |
