1985 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1984 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Morgan Plus 4. (120 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
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.
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1985 Mazda RX-7 | 1984 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | RX-7 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |