1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | 929 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
