1963 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is newer by 18 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 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi should accelerate faster than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi weights approximately 734 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, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Daihatsu Compagno | 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Compagno | 512 BBi |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
