1980 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1996 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 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, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Daihatsu Charmant | 1996 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Morgan |
Model | Charmant | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2500 mm |