1972 DAF 66 vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 1972 DAF 66 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Renault Floride (48 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Renault Floride should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 DAF 66 weights approximately 11 kg more than 1965 Renault Floride.
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, 1965 Renault Floride (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Renault Floride will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 DAF 66 | 1965 Renault Floride | |
| Make | DAF | Renault |
| Model | 66 | Floride |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
