1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1968 Marcos 1600 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 1600 (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 3 kg more than 1968 Marcos 1600.
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, 1968 Marcos 1600 (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Marcos |
| Model | Compagno | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1596 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2270 mm |
