1990 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1990 Morgan Plus 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Morgan Plus 4 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | Plus 4 | 911 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |