1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1991 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1991 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1991 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1991 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda 929 | 1991 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | 929 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |