1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1967 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1975 BMW 1602 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1602 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1602 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1967 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, 1975 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 1967 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 1602 | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2230 mm |
