2004 Mazda B2300 vs. 1995 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 446 kg more than 1995 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 2004 Mazda B2300 (206 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2300 | 1995 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | B2300 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1366 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
