1963 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1979 Nissan Violet

To start off, 1979 Nissan Violet is newer by 16 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Violet weights approximately 110 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, 1979 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Daihatsu Compagno 1979 Nissan Violet
Make Daihatsu Nissan
Model Compagno Violet
Year Released 1963 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 797 cc 1395 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 113 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 765 kg 875 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 4090 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2410 mm


 

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