1985 BMW 324 vs. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 19 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 324 (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 447 kg more than 1966 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, 1985 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 324 | 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 324 | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
