2001 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1988 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 114 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Morgan Plus 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 1988 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Naked, 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, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. 2001 Daihatsu Naked has automatic transmission and 1988 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1988 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Daihatsu Naked will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Daihatsu Naked | 1988 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Morgan |
Model | Naked | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |