2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1973 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Morgan 4 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 75 more horse power than 1973 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Morgan 4 weights approximately 160 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1973 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Caterham | Morgan |
Model | 7 | 4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2450 mm |