1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, both 1966 Abarth 595 and 1966 Daihatsu Compagno were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 797 cc, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 295 kg more than 1966 Abarth 595. 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, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 595 | 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
| Model | 595 | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2230 mm |
