1953 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1967 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1967 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1967 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB2 | 1967 Daihatsu Compagno | |
Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
Model | DB2 | Compagno |
Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 797 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2230 mm |