2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 2002 Caterham Superlight R is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Caterham Superlight R should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 734 kg more than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
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, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Caterham Superlight R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Caterham Superlight R | 1950 Morris Six | |
Make | Caterham | Morris |
Model | Superlight R | Six |
Year Released | 2002 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2800 mm |