1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1989 Daihatsu Charade and 1989 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (75 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 20 kg more than 1989 Morgan 4.
Because 1989 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Morgan 4 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (102 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morgan |
| Model | Charade | 4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 55 L |
