1963 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1965 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC Cobra weights approximately 245 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, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Daihatsu Compagno | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Daihatsu | AC |
| Model | Compagno | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 4737 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2290 mm |
