1969 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1963 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1969 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 725 kg more than 1963 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, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Austin 3-Litre | 1963 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | 3-Litre | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2230 mm |
