1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 149 kg more than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. 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, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Vauxhall |
| Model | Compagno | Victor |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1508 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2550 mm |
