2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1953 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1953 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Oxford weights approximately 460 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1953 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Caterham | Morris |
| Model | 21 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
