2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1999 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 180 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 1999 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 1999 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, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morgan |
| Model | Charade | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2500 mm |
