2002 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Morgan Aero 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Morgan Aero 8 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2002 Morgan Aero 8. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan Aero 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2002 Morgan Aero 8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Morgan Aero 8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Morgan Aero 8 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | Aero 8 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |
