1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 145 kg more than 2001 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, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
