1986 Morgan 4 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1986 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1986 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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Morgan 4 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | 4 | 911 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |