1968 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 12 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 339 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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Daihatsu Compagno | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
| Model | Compagno | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 2174 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2490 mm |
