1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1995 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1995 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 1995 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | 929 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2183 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |
