2007 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2007 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Morgan Aero 8 | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | Aero 8 | 944 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
