1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1967 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 211 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
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 Caterham Super 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1967 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Caterham | Daihatsu |
| Model | Super 7 | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2230 mm |
