2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1994 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Morgan 4 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21.
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, 1994 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Caterham | Morgan |
| Model | C21 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
