1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1967 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 1 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 795 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, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1967 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Nova | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2230 mm |
