1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1967 Morgan 4
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,692 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Caterham 1700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1967 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Morgan 4 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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, 1985 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Caterham 1700 | 1967 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Caterham | Morgan |
Model | 1700 | 4 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2450 mm |