1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1968 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1968 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 101 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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 Austin-Healey Sprite (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1968 Daihatsu Compagno | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Daihatsu |
Model | Sprite | Compagno |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 797 cc |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2230 mm |