1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata
To start off, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata would be higher. At 797 cc, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno 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 320 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | |
Make | Daihatsu | Fairthorpe |
Model | Compagno | Atomata |
Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 797 cc | 644 cc |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2060 mm |