1963 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 5 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 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 50 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850.
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 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Daihatsu Compagno | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Compagno | 850 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 903 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2030 mm |
