1967 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 31 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 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (204 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1020 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Daihatsu Compagno | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Compagno | SL |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 2799 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2520 mm |
