Car comparison

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0vsMorgan Aero 8 · Facelift 2015 4.8 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 718 Spyder (982)

4.0

420 hp3995 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2020
VS

Morgan Aero 8 · Facelift 2015

4.8 V8

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    301 km/h
    187 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    587 km
    365 mi
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8

  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,180 kg
    2,601 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    311 hp/t
    232 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
Power
420hp313kW
367hp274kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,180kg2,601lb
Gross weight
1,720kg3,792lb
-
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
To 99% top speed
61.1s99% target: 298 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
50.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
311hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
415Nm/t278lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
587km365mi
Calculated
500km311mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,995cc244cu in
4,799cc293cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,147mm163in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,258mm50in
1,248mm49in
Wheelbase
2,484mm98in
-
Front track
1,538mm61in
-
Rear track
1,534mm60in
-
Trunk volume
120L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
55L
CO2 emissions-
256g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: Power / Torque
  • Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.07,600 rpm5,000-6,800 rpm7,850 rpm
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V86,300 rpm-6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
13.7 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
420 hp
313 kW
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
367 hp
274 kW

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0 has 53 hp more than Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8 and Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: 53 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
1,180 kg
2,601 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
301 km/h
187 mph
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
273 km/h
170 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.04.4 s
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V84.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0 and Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
311 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
587 km
365 mi
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
500 km
311 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
420 hp
313 kW
4.4 s
301 km/h
187 mph
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
367 hp
274 kW
4.5 s
273 km/h
170 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,258 mm
49.5 in
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,248 mm
49.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
4.4 s
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
4.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
311 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.5 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,258 mm
49.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,248 mm
49.1 in
Range score
587 km
365 mi
500 km
311 mi
CO2 score
-
256 g/km
Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
311 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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