1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1966 DAF 44
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 DAF 44 would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1966 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1966 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1160 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 DAF 44. (71 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1966 DAF 44 | |
Make | Buick | DAF |
Model | Riviera | 44 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 844 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 114 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2260 mm |