1969 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 9 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno.
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, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Daihatsu Compagno | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Compagno | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1289 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2340 mm |
