1954 Citroen Traction vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, both 1954 Citroen Traction and 1954 Morgan Plus 4 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Citroen Traction is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Citroen Traction. (77 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Citroen Traction. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Citroen Traction weights approximately 560 kg more than 1954 Morgan Plus 4.
Because 1954 Morgan Plus 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 1954 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 Citroen Traction, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Citroen Traction | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Morgan |
| Model | Traction | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
