1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1961 Morgan 4

To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1961 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen Visa weights approximately 54 kg more than 1961 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1961 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 1961 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa, 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, 1961 Morgan 4 (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.

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