1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1965 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 30 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1965 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, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Roadmaster | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2230 mm |
