1970 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 390 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Daihatsu Compagno | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
Model | Compagno | 924 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 797 cc | 1984 cc |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |