2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1969 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1969 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Morgan 4 weights approximately 190 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1969 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Caterham | Morgan |
Model | 7 | 4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 470 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 |