2003 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daihatsu Copen weights approximately 25 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Because 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus 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 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Copen, 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, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. (102 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Copen | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morgan |
| Model | Copen | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2450 mm |
