2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1999 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1999 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, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 | 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | RX-8 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
