1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno

To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 31 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1637 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 809 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1966 Daihatsu Compagno has manual transmission. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Bentley Continental 1966 Daihatsu Compagno
Make Bentley Daihatsu
Model Continental Compagno
Year Released 1997 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 797 cc
Horse Power 421 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 66 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 813 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 3880 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1450 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2290 mm


 

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