1999 Citroen Xantia vs. 1999 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xantia and 1999 Morgan Plus 4 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen Xantia (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 548 kg more than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xantia, 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, 1999 Citroen Xantia (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Citroen Xantia | 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Citroen | Morgan |
Model | Xantia | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2945 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1468 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |