1993 Morgan 4 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (190 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1993 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 197 kg more than 1993 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Morgan 4 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | 4 | 911 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |