1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1973 DAF 66
To start off, 1973 DAF 66 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1212 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.
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, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 1973 DAF 66 | |
| Make | Buick | DAF |
| Model | Riviera | 66 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 42 L |
