1974 Mazda 616 vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan 4 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 616 weights approximately 47 kg more than 1990 Morgan 4.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 616 | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | 616 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |
