1965 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 16 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 2,314 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 240 (111 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 510 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, 1981 Volvo 240 (185 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | Compagno | 240 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 2314 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |
