1968 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 31 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 596 more horse power than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder weights approximately 485 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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 654 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Daihatsu Compagno | 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Compagno | Sidewinder |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 7990 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2850 mm |
