1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 290 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Caterham | Morgan |
Model | 7 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 768 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2440 mm |