Jennifer,
I have 2 Spartans in my collection and I really like them. They are called Spartan because they are the basic/no frills Singer, but they have twice the power of the popular 221 featherweight. If memory is still working the 221 motor is rated at .4 amps and the Spartan at around .7 amp-I will double check when I get home. Also the Spartans have plastic case, bottom only, no top and I have one green and one black case on mine. They are truly Spartan in all respects.
Rodney in Ponchatoula, La.