1965 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 1965 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 918 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Daihatsu Compagno (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Daihatsu Compagno should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor.
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 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Daihatsu Compagno | 1950 Morris Minor | |
Make | Daihatsu | Morris |
Model | Compagno | Minor |
Year Released | 1965 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 797 cc | 918 cc |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2190 mm |