1968 Morgan 4 vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1968 Morgan 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Porsche 356 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1968 Morgan 4.
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, 1968 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Porsche 356. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Morgan 4 | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | 4 | 356 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2110 mm |