1969 Buick GS vs. 1965 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 840 kg more than 1965 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 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | GS | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2230 mm |
