2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1953 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 333 kg more than 1953 Morgan Plus 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, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1953 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2440 mm |
