1967 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1967 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Triumph Roadster (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Triumph Roadster should accelerate faster than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 380 kg more than 1967 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, 1948 Triumph Roadster (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 Triumph Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Daihatsu Compagno | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Triumph |
| Model | Compagno | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 2088 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2550 mm |
