2005 Morgan Roadster vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 2005 Morgan Roadster is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Roadster (224 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Roadster should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
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, 2005 Morgan Roadster (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan Roadster | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | Roadster | 924 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
