2003 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 944 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 137 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 343 kg more than 2003 Morgan Aero 8.
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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Morgan Aero 8 | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | Aero 8 | 944 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
