1961 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1970 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin Mini Cooper would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin Mini Cooper (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 206 kg more than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper.
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, 1961 Austin Mini Cooper, 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, 1961 Austin Mini Cooper (74 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Austin Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno.
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1961 Austin Mini Cooper | 1970 Daihatsu Compagno | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | Mini Cooper | Compagno |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 797 cc |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2230 mm |