1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1965 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1965 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 85 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
| Model | 1000 | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2230 mm |
