1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 46 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 325 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, 2012 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 2012 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | BMW |
| Model | Compagno | 325 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2810 mm |
