1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 46 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, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 746 kg more than 1996 Caterham 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, 1996 Caterham 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Caterham 7 | 1950 Morris Six | |
| Make | Caterham | Morris |
| Model | 7 | Six |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 40 L |
