2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 34 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Caterham | Daihatsu |
| Model | 21 | Compagno |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2230 mm |
