1970 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Daihatsu Compagno (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Compagno should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 110 kg more than 1960 Morgan 4. 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, 1960 Morgan 4 (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Daihatsu Compagno | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Morgan |
Model | Compagno | 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 797 cc | 997 cc |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2450 mm |