2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1960 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 335 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 (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Caterham | Morgan |
Model | 7 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 825 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 |