1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1959 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, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1959 Morris Minor | |
Make | Daihatsu | Morris |
Model | Charmant | Minor |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1164 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2190 mm |