1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1963 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1963 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Alpine A 108 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alpine A 108 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 170 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 108.
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, 1963 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alpine A 108 | 1963 Daihatsu Compagno | |
Make | Alpine | Daihatsu |
Model | A 108 | Compagno |
Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 797 cc |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2230 mm |