1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Renault Floride (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Renault Floride should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 19 kg more than 1959 Renault Floride.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1966 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Compagno | Floride |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 845 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2270 mm |
