1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1967 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 1967 Dodge Monaco is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Dodge Monaco (290 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 972 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, 1967 Dodge Monaco (515 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1967 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Compagno | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 6284 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3110 mm |
