1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | AZ-1 | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2450 mm |
