1950 Buick 40 vs. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno

To start off, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Buick 40 1966 Daihatsu Compagno
Make Buick Daihatsu
Model 40 Compagno
Year Released 1950 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4065 cc 797 cc
Horse Power 114 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 66 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1640 kg 765 kg
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 2230 mm