1997 Morgan 4 vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Morgan 4 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. 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, 1997 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Morgan 4 | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | 4 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
