1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 5 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. 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, 1961 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 40 | 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | A 40 | Compagno |
Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 797 cc |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2230 mm |