1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 1998 Porsche 993 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 993 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1966 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, 1998 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | 993 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 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 | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |
