1979 Citroen GSA vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen GSA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen GSA would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen GSA weights approximately 40 kg more than 1998 Morgan 4.
Because 1998 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 1998 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Citroen GSA, 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, 1998 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen GSA | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Morgan |
| Model | GSA | 4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |
