1970 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1970 Holden Torana
To start off, both 1970 Daihatsu Compagno and 1970 Holden Torana were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Torana (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Torana weights approximately 236 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, 1970 Holden Torana (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Daihatsu Compagno | 1970 Holden Torana | |
Make | Daihatsu | Holden |
Model | Compagno | Torana |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 797 cc | 3034 cc |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2550 mm |