1965 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 20 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 740 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Compagno | 928 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 4664 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
