1957 Citroen 11 vs. 1957 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, both 1957 Citroen 11 and 1957 Morgan Plus 4 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1957 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen 11 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1957 Morgan Plus 4.
Because 1957 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 1957 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Citroen 11, 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:
| 1957 Citroen 11 | 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Morgan |
| Model | 11 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2440 mm |
