1972 DAF 66 vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1972 DAF 66 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 322 kg more than 1972 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, 1971 Riley 4 (121 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm). This means 1971 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 DAF 66 | 1971 Riley 4 | |
| Make | DAF | Riley |
| Model | 66 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
