2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1998 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 380 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1998 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Caterham | Morgan |
Model | 21 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2500 mm |