1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1973 DAF 66
To start off, 1973 DAF 66 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1973 DAF 66. 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, 1948 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 400 | 1973 DAF 66 | |
Make | Bristol | DAF |
Model | 400 | 66 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |