1974 Mazda 818 vs. 1953 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1974 Mazda 818 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 818 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. 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, 1953 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda 818 | 1953 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | 818 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2440 mm |