1989 Citroen CX vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1989 Citroen CX and 1989 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen CX (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1989 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1989 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen CX weights approximately 400 kg more than 1989 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Citroen CX, 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, 1989 Citroen CX (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen CX | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Morgan |
| Model | CX | 4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
