1965 Abarth OT vs. 1965 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, both 1965 Abarth OT and 1965 Daihatsu Compagno were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Abarth OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth OT (60 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 40 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT.
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, 1965 Abarth OT (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
| Model | OT | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 35 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2230 mm |
