1969 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (56 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 74 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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Daihatsu Compagno 1974 Toyota Corolla
Make Daihatsu Toyota
Model Compagno Corolla
Year Released 1969 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 797 cc 1166 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 56 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 84 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 864 kg
Vehicle Length 3800 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1450 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2380 mm