1965 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 43 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1126 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Buick |
| Model | Compagno | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 2792 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3009 mm |
