| Daihatsu Compagno | |
|---|---|
 1965 Daihatsu Compagno Spider | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Daihatsu |
| Production | 1963–1970 |
| Assembly | Ikeda, Osaka, Japan |
| Designer | Vignale |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | compact |
| Body style |
|
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase |
|
| Length | 3,800 mm (149.6 in) |
| Width | 1,425 mm (56.1 in) |
| Height | 1,430 mm (56.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 765 kg (1,687 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Daihatsu Consorte |
The Daihatsu Compagno is an automobile which was produced by Daihatsu in Japan from 1963 to 1970. The name comes from the Italian word for "partner." The Compagno was designed to be offered in multiple bodystyles, and was introduced prior to the acquisition of Daihatsu by Toyota in 1967. The Compagno was available as a two-door sedan, four-door sedan, two-door pickup truck, a three-door delivery van and a convertible. The first Compagno prototype was shown at the 1961 Tokyo Motor Show and was of an appearance reminiscent of the Fiat 1800/2100. This was not a very well balanced design and Vignale's production version ended up looking quite different. The Compagno used a ladder-type chassis instead of the more modern monocoque style, with torsion bar wishbone suspension at the front and semi-elliptical leaf springs for the rear axle. The Compagno is also the first Daihatsu car to use the famous "D" logo.