2006 Morgan Plus 8 vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Morgan Plus 8. (187 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Morgan Plus 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Morgan Plus 8. 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, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Morgan Plus 8 | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | Plus 8 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |
