2001 Morgan 4 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 350 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Morgan 4 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | 4 | 911 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 95 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 | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |