1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1975 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 911 (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 911 weights approximately 430 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, 1975 Porsche 911 (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Compagno | 911 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 2994 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2270 mm |
