1959 Berkeley B 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 Berkeley B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley B would be higher. At 797 cc, 1970 Daihatsu Compagno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B (49 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 434 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B.

Because 1970 Daihatsu Compagno is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.

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