1965 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 40 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Exige weights approximately 165 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
| Model | Compagno | Exige |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1796 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2310 mm |
