1958 Alvis TC 108 G vs. 1967 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1967 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alvis TC 108 G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alvis TC 108 G would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Alvis TC 108 G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alvis TC 108 G (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alvis TC 108 G should accelerate faster than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TC 108 G weights approximately 625 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, 1958 Alvis TC 108 G (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TC 108 G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TC 108 G | 1967 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Alvis | Daihatsu |
| Model | TC 108 G | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2230 mm |
