1967 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric

To start off, 1978 Nissan Cedric is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Cedric (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 560 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, 1978 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Daihatsu Compagno 1978 Nissan Cedric
Make Daihatsu Nissan
Model Compagno Cedric
Year Released 1967 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 797 cc 1982 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 147 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 3800 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1450 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2700 mm