1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1987 Seat Marbella

To start off, 1987 Seat Marbella is newer by 21 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 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Seat Marbella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Seat Marbella (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Seat Marbella should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 85 kg more than 1987 Seat Marbella.

Because 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Seat Marbella, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Seat Marbella.

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