2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1997 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1997 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Morgan 4 weights approximately 340 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Caterham | Morgan |
| Model | 21 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
