1967 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1967 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 708 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Daihatsu Compagno | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Jaguar |
| Model | Compagno | XK |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 3442 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2600 mm |
