1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Morgan 4 weights approximately 311 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Caterham | Morgan |
| Model | Super 7 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |
