1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1970 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 461 kg more than 1970 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1970 Daihatsu Compagno | |
Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
Model | DB4 | Compagno |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 797 cc |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2230 mm |