2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1969 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1969 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Morris Oxford weights approximately 690 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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 7 (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1969 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Caterham | Morris |
Model | 7 | Oxford |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1621 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |