2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor 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 194 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Minor weights approximately 285 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1958 Morris Minor | |
Make | Caterham | Morris |
Model | 21 | Minor |
Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |