1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Opel Kadett (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 65 kg more than 1965 Opel Kadett.
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, 1965 Opel Kadett (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Compagno | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 993 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2330 mm |
