1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 206 kg more than 1993 Morgan 4.
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, 1993 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Delta | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morgan |
| Model | Delta | 4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2450 mm |
