2003 Mazda Roadster vs. 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Roadster (157 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Roadster should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Roadster weights approximately 298 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. 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, 2003 Mazda Roadster (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Roadster | 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | Roadster | 4 Plus 2100 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
