1975 Citroen Dyane vs. 1955 Morgan 4

To start off, 1975 Citroen Dyane is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morgan 4 (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morgan 4 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1975 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1955 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 1955 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Citroen Dyane, 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, 1955 Morgan 4 (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen Dyane.

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