1972 DAF 66 vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 38 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1065 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 DAF 66 | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | DAF | Buick |
| Model | 66 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3009 mm |
