1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 797 cc, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 215 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106.
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, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Alpine | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 106 | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2230 mm |
