2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Morgan 4 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2009 Mazda B2300.
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, 2009 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda B2300 | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | B2300 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
