1998 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Porsche 911 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Morgan Plus 4 | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | Plus 4 | 911 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |