1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1963 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 310 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 219 kg more than 1963 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 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 310 | 1963 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Alpine | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 310 | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2230 mm |
