1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor.
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, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morris |
| Model | Charmant | Minor |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2190 mm |
