2004 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1963 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 41 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 1113 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, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB7 | 1963 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
| Model | DB7 | Compagno |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2230 mm |
