1963 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1956 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1963 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1963 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, 1956 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Daihatsu Compagno | 1956 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Compagno | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1089 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2350 mm |
