1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1973 DAF 66
To start off, 1973 DAF 66 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 643 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (271 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (99 Nm). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1973 DAF 66 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | DAF |
| Model | Bel Air | 66 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 32 L |
