1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1968 Fiat 600
To start off, 1968 Fiat 600 is newer by 2 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 797 cc, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 600 weights approximately 17 kg more than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
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 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1968 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Compagno | 600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 767 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2010 mm |
