1971 Morris Minor vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1971 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1971 Morris Minor. 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (342 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Minor | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Minor | 993 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2280 mm |
