1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 45 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | BMW |
| Model | Compagno | 530 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 2993 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2968 mm |
