1963 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1989 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1989 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 26 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 695 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, 1989 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Daihatsu Compagno | 1989 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Compagno | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 2958 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2530 mm |
