2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1952 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 222 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1952 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Caterham | Morgan |
Model | 21 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2440 mm |