1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus weights approximately 99 kg more than 1978 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus 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 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Citroen | Morgan |
| Model | Visa | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
