1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Porsche 356 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | 356 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2130 mm |
