2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Minor weights approximately 285 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 (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Caterham | Morris |
| Model | 7 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2190 mm |
