1983 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1983 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 32 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Daihatsu Charmant (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1983 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Daihatsu Charmant | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Daihatsu | Morris |
Model | Charmant | Marina |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |