1941 Citroen 15 vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1941 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1941 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Citroen 15 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1981 Morgan 4.
Because 1981 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1941 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1941 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1941 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Citroen 15 | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Citroen | Morgan |
Model | 15 | 4 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2450 mm |