1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 DAF 66
To start off, 1974 DAF 66 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 603 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 DAF 66. (75 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 DAF 66 | |
Make | Chevrolet | DAF |
Model | Corvette | 66 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 45 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 75 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |