1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 MG Midget would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 MG Midget (46 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 78 kg more than 1962 MG Midget.
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, 1962 MG Midget (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Daihatsu | MG |
| Model | Compagno | Midget |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 948 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2032 mm |
