2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2006 Morgan Aero
To start off, 2006 Morgan Aero is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Aero (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Aero should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Morgan Aero weights approximately 620 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Morgan Aero (448 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 2006 Morgan Aero | |
| Make | Caterham | Morgan |
| Model | 7 | Aero |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2540 mm |
