2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Morgan 4 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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, 1998 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | Familia | 4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
