1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 8 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 504 (144 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Peugeot 504 (217 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Compagno | 504 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 2664 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2560 mm |
