1979 Citroen Mehari vs. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1979 Citroen Mehari is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 797 cc, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 258 kg more than 1979 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Citroen Mehari, 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, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen Mehari | 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | Mehari | Compagno |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 601 cc | 797 cc |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |