2001 Morgan 4 vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2001 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Morgan 4 | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | 4 | 930 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |