1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Caterham 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Caterham 21 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Morgan 4 weights approximately 322 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, 1998 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham 21 | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Caterham | Morgan |
Model | 21 | 4 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |