1978 BMW B7 vs. 1965 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 13 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
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 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 561 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | B7 | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 35 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 765 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2230 mm |
