2005 Morgan 4 vs. 1971 Porsche 917

To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 407 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 4 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.

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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.

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