1968 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1970 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1970 Toyota Publica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 797 cc, 1968 Daihatsu Compagno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Publica (38 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 Toyota Publica.
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 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Daihatsu Compagno | 1970 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Compagno | Publica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 789 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2170 mm |
