1972 DAF 66 vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, both 1972 DAF 66 and 1972 Mazda 616 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 616 weights approximately 84 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 DAF 66 | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | DAF | Mazda |
| Model | 66 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2480 mm |
