2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1968 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 776 kg more than 1968 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1968 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
| Model | Escalade | Compagno |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2230 mm |
