2006 BMW 530 vs. 1970 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Daihatsu Compagno (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Compagno should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1970 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 530 | Compagno |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2230 mm |
