1965 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 33 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 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 900 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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Compagno | 355 Spider |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 3494 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2460 mm |
