1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1971 Porsche 914 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Porsche 914 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | Plus 4 Plus | 914 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |