2006 Morgan 44 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 2006 Morgan 44 is newer by 28 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2006 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2006 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Morgan 44 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | 44 | 924 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
