1963 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1960 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1963 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,216 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lotus Elite (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 183 kg more than 1960 Lotus Elite.
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, 1960 Lotus Elite (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Daihatsu Compagno | 1960 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
| Model | Compagno | Elite |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1216 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2240 mm |
