1970 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus

To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 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, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Daihatsu Compagno 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
Make Daihatsu Morgan
Model Compagno Plus 4 Plus
Year Released 1970 1964
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 797 cc 2138 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3350 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 825 kg
Vehicle Length 3800 mm 3870 mm
Vehicle Width 1450 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2450 mm