1984 Morgan 4 vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Morgan 4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1984 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 911 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1984 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, 1981 Porsche 911 (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Morgan 4 | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | 4 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
