2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 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 115 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morgan 4 weights approximately 120 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Caterham | Morgan |
| Model | 7 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2450 mm |
