1969 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1979 Mazda 121

To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 10 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 121 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 344 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, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno.

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