2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1953 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 262 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1953 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Caterham | Morgan |
| Model | 7 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2440 mm |
