1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1988 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1988 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Morgan 4 weights approximately 177 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham 21 | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Caterham | Morgan |
| Model | 21 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
