1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1954 DKW Coupe

To start off, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 DKW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 DKW Coupe would be higher. At 903 cc (3 cylinders), 1954 DKW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1954 DKW Coupe. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 DKW Coupe weights approximately 114 kg more than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.

Because 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 DKW Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1954 DKW Coupe (69 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 DKW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.

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