2004 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2004 Morgan Aero 8 and 2004 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. (322 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 528 kg more than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan Aero 8.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Morgan Aero 8 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | Aero 8 | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
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 | 1132 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |