1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1971 Mazda 818 is newer by 5 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda 818 (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 818 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 1971 Mazda 818.
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, 1971 Mazda 818 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Compagno | 818 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
