1985 Citroen Axel vs. 1988 Morgan 4

To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen Axel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen Axel would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan 4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Axel. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Axel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Morgan 4 weights approximately 50 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 1988 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 1988 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, 1988 Morgan 4 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Axel. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Axel.

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