1972 DAF 66 vs. 1972 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1972 DAF 66 and 1972 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Bluebird (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 104 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 Nissan Bluebird (116 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm). This means 1972 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 DAF 66 | 1972 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | DAF | Nissan |
| Model | 66 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2430 mm |
