1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1969 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1969 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 60 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1969 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, 1965 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 60 | 1969 Daihatsu Compagno | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | A 60 | Compagno |
Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 797 cc |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 35 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2230 mm |