1965 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1980 Toyota Carina

To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 215 kg more than 1965 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Daihatsu Compagno 1980 Toyota Carina
Make Daihatsu Toyota
Model Compagno Carina
Year Released 1965 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 797 cc 1588 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 75 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 765 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2510 mm


 

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