1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 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 6 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Minor weights approximately 38 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1964 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morris |
| Model | Charmant | Minor |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 81 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 | 828 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 |
