1967 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1967 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 223 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
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, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Daihatsu Compagno | 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Compagno | Electron |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1098 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2090 mm |
