2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1970 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 288 kg more than 1970 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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1970 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Avalanche | Compagno |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2230 mm |
