1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1966 Holden EH

To start off, both 1966 Daihatsu Compagno and 1966 Holden EH were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Holden EH weights approximately 420 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, 1966 Holden EH (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Daihatsu Compagno 1966 Holden EH
Make Daihatsu Holden
Model Compagno EH
Year Released 1966 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 797 cc 2930 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 237 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 765 kg 1185 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 4560 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2680 mm


 

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