1963 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1963 MG MGB
To start off, both 1963 Daihatsu Compagno and 1963 MG MGB were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 MG MGB (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 MG MGB weights approximately 135 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, 1963 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Daihatsu Compagno | 1963 MG MGB | |
| Make | Daihatsu | MG |
| Model | Compagno | MGB |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1798 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2320 mm |
