2003 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 1974 Porsche 914
To start off, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 77 kg more than 1974 Porsche 914. 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, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Morgan Aero 8 | 1974 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | Aero 8 | 914 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
