2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 754 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 1950 Morris Six | |
| Make | Caterham | Morris |
| Model | 7 | Six |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2800 mm |
