1970 Morgan 4 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,385 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 243 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4. 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 718 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Morgan 4 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | 4 | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3385 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 328 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 854 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1335 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |