1956 Citroen DS vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1956 Citroen DS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 418 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, 1956 Citroen DS, 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, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Morgan |
| Model | DS | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2440 mm |
