2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1995 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 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 1995 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1995 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Morgan 4 weights approximately 230 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, 1995 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Caterham | Morgan |
| Model | C21 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1794 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 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
