1979 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1987 Morgan 4

To start off, 1987 Morgan 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Morgan 4 (96 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Morgan 4 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1987 Morgan 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 1987 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charade, 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, 1987 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.

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