1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1986 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1986 Toyota Soarer is newer by 20 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 369 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, 1986 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1986 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Compagno | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
