1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Morgan 4 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morgan |
| Model | Charmant | 4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2450 mm |
