1963 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 1963 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morris Minor (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Minor weights approximately 60 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, both vehicles can yield 66 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Daihatsu Compagno | 1958 Morris Minor | |
Make | Daihatsu | Morris |
Model | Compagno | Minor |
Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 797 cc | 948 cc |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2190 mm |