1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1974 Morgan 4
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Morgan 4 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1974 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1974 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Caterham | Morgan |
Model | Super 7 | 4 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |