1970 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1970 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1970 Daihatsu Compagno and 1970 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Kadett (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 Opel Kadett.
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 Opel Kadett (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Compagno | 1970 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Compagno | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1078 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2430 mm |
