1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 684 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Caterham Seven | 1950 Morris Six | |
| Make | Caterham | Morris |
| Model | Seven | Six |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2215 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2800 mm |
