1972 DAF 66 vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 DAF 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 DAF 66 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 1064 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 DAF 66 | 1994 Nissan President | |
| Make | DAF | Nissan |
| Model | 66 | President |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3040 mm |
