1996 Morgan 4 vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1996 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 930 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1996 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 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Morgan 4 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | 4 | 930 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |