1977 Buick Electra vs. 1965 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1977 Buick Electra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 995 kg more than 1965 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Electra | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2230 mm |
