1989 Morgan 4 vs. 1965 Porsche 912
To start off, 1989 Morgan 4 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Porsche 912 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1989 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 133 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:
| 1989 Morgan 4 | 1965 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | 4 | 912 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
