2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 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 18 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 32 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1955 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 1955 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Charade | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | Daihatsu | Morris |
Model | Charade | Minor |
Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 762 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 22 L |