1959 Citroen DS vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 440 kg more than 1996 Morgan 4.
Because 1996 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 1996 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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, 1996 Morgan 4 (161 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1996 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Citroen DS | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Citroen | Morgan |
Model | DS | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 161 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |