1967 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1962 Toyota Publica

To start off, 1967 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 797 cc, 1967 Daihatsu Compagno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Daihatsu Compagno (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Daihatsu Compagno should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 185 kg more than 1962 Toyota Publica. 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, 1967 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.

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