1985 Citroen Axel vs. 1985 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1985 Citroen Axel and 1985 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Axel. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Axel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Morgan 4 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1985 Citroen Axel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Axel, 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, 1985 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Axel. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Axel.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen Axel | 1985 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Citroen | Morgan |
Model | Axel | 4 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2450 mm |