2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Minor weights approximately 290 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Caterham | Morris |
| Model | 7 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2190 mm |
