1998 BMW 730 vs. 1965 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 33 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 980 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, 1998 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 730 | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2230 mm |
