1963 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1965 NSU 1200
To start off, 1965 NSU 1200 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 1,177 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 NSU 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 NSU 1200 (54 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 NSU 1200 should accelerate faster than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 49 kg more than 1965 NSU 1200.
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 NSU 1200 (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 NSU 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Daihatsu Compagno | 1965 NSU 1200 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | NSU |
| Model | Compagno | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1177 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2440 mm |
