1954 Buick 70 vs. 1972 DAF 66
To start off, 1972 DAF 66 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 1157 kg more than 1972 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1972 DAF 66 | |
| Make | Buick | DAF |
| Model | 70 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2270 mm |
