2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1950 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 27 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 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 1950 Morgan Plus 4. 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, 1950 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. 2007 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 1950 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1950 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 1950 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morgan |
| Model | Charade | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2440 mm |
