1968 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1968 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1968 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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Daihatsu Compagno | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Compagno | 300 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 2996 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2910 mm |
