1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1968 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1968 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1968 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2230 mm |
