1974 Morgan 4 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1974 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 914 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1974 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, both vehicles can yield 136 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Morgan 4 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | 4 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
