Morgan Plus 4 (2005 – 2020) vs Mazda MX-5 / Miata (2005 – 2008): specs compared

The Mazda MX-5 / Miata is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 145 hp. The Morgan Plus 4 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 7.9 s. The Mazda MX-5 / Miata has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 190 km/h. The Morgan Plus 4 uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 880 kg against 1,155 kg.

Specification Morgan Plus 4 Morgan Plus 4 2005 – 2020 Mazda MX-5 / Miata Mazda MX-5 / Miata 2005 – 2008
Overview
Origin United Kingdom Japan
Documented years 2005 – 2020 2005 – 2008
Body style — —
Variants 1 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 145 hp 126 – 160 hp
Torque 190 Nm 167 – 188 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.5 s 7.9 – 9.4 s
Top speed 190 km/h 196 – 209 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.9 L/100 km 7.3 – 7.7 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,011 mm 3,995 mm
Width 1,610 mm 1,720 mm
Height 1,219 mm 1,245 mm
Wheelbase 2,489 mm 2,329 mm
Curb weight 880 kg 1,155 kg

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