1977 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Morris Minor weights approximately 15 kg more than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Daihatsu Charmant | 1962 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morris |
| Model | Charmant | Minor |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2190 mm |
