1976 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 120 kg more than 1993 Morgan 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, 1993 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Cosmo | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | Cosmo | 4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
