1974 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1974 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda RX-3 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda RX-3 | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | RX-3 | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2450 mm |