1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1972 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1972 Mazda 1000 is newer by 6 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 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 55 kg more than 1972 Mazda 1000.
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, 1972 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1972 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Compagno | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 987 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2270 mm |
