1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1965 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1965 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 75 kg more than 1965 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, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Giulietta | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2230 mm |
