1970 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1997 Skoda Felicia

To start off, 1997 Skoda Felicia is newer by 27 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Skoda Felicia (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 130 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.

Because 1970 Daihatsu Compagno is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Skoda Felicia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Skoda Felicia (95 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Skoda Felicia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno.

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