1998 Caterham C21 vs. 1953 Morris Six
To start off, 1998 Caterham C21 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1953 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Six weights approximately 570 kg more than 1998 Caterham C21.
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 Caterham C21 (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Caterham C21 | 1953 Morris Six | |
Make | Caterham | Morris |
Model | C21 | Six |
Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |