1969 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1956 Lancia Appia

To start off, 1969 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Appia (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Appia weights approximately 70 kg more than 1969 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, 1956 Lancia Appia (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Daihatsu Compagno 1956 Lancia Appia
Make Daihatsu Lancia
Model Compagno Appia
Year Released 1969 1956
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 797 cc 1090 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 43 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 78 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 860 kg
Vehicle Length 3800 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1450 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2520 mm