2005 Morgan 44 vs. 1987 Porsche 928
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 928 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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, 1987 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Morgan 44 | 1987 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | 44 | 928 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1788 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |