1997 BMW 850 vs. 1963 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1963 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 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1963 Daihatsu Compagno | |
Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
Model | 850 | Compagno |
Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 797 cc |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 66 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2230 mm |