2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 989 cc (3 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Charade (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Minor weights approximately 55 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1949 Morris Minor 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 1949 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Daihatsu Charade (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morris |
| Model | Charade | Minor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2190 mm |
