1965 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 30 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 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 665 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Compagno | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2560 mm |
