2003 Mazda Roadster vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, both 2003 Mazda Roadster and 2003 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Roadster (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Roadster should accelerate faster than 2003 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Roadster weights approximately 150 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Roadster | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | Roadster | 4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
