2005 Morgan 4 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2005 Morgan 4. 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 4 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | 4 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 89 L |
