1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1987 Morgan 4
To start off, 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1987 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1987 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 130 kg more than 1987 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1987 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 4 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |
