1981 Citroen LN vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Citroen LN. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Citroen LN would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Morgan 4 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1981 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 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 1994 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Citroen LN, 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, 1994 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen LN | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Morgan |
| Model | LN | 4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |
