2002 Morgan 4 vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 911 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 911 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 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, 1969 Porsche 911 (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Morgan 4 | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | 4 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| 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 | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
