1963 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 7 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 1,557 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 195 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Daihatsu Compagno | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
| Model | Compagno | Seven |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1557 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2240 mm |
