1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 35 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 51 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor.
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, both vehicles can yield 66 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morris |
| Model | Compagno | Minor |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 947 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2190 mm |
