1971 Morris Minor vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Minor | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Morris | Daihatsu |
| Model | Minor | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2340 mm |
