1963 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 21 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno.
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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Daihatsu Compagno | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
Model | Compagno | Etna |
Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 797 cc | 3946 cc |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2520 mm |