1984 Citroen Mehari vs. 1984 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, both 1984 Citroen Mehari and 1984 Morgan Plus 4 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 (120 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1984 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Morgan Plus 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 1984 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Mehari, 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.
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1984 Citroen Mehari | 1984 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Citroen | Morgan |
Model | Mehari | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |