1972 DAF 66 vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, both 1972 DAF 66 and 1972 Mazda 818 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 818 weights approximately 54 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, 1972 Mazda 818 (92 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm). This means 1972 Mazda 818 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 818 | |
| Make | DAF | Mazda |
| Model | 66 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2320 mm |
