1966 DAF 44 vs. 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 1966 DAF 44 and 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,306 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL (149 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1966 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1966 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 560 kg more than 1966 DAF 44. 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, 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 DAF 44. (71 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 DAF 44 | 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | DAF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 44 | SL |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2306 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
