1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |
