1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1968 Volkswagen 1302 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volkswagen 1302 (49 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volkswagen 1302 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 Volkswagen 1302.
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 Volkswagen 1302 (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1968 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Compagno | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1584 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
