1965 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina

To start off, 1965 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.

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, 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Daihatsu Compagno 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina
Make Daihatsu Fairthorpe
Model Compagno Electrina
Year Released 1965 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 797 cc 948 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 69 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 450 kg
Vehicle Length 3800 mm 3740 mm
Vehicle Width 1450 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2090 mm


 

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