1973 Austin Maxi vs. 1973 DAF 66
To start off, both 1973 Austin Maxi and 1973 DAF 66 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,485 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Maxi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Austin Maxi (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Austin Maxi should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Maxi weights approximately 140 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Austin Maxi (104 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (99 Nm). This means 1973 Austin Maxi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Maxi | 1973 DAF 66 | |
| Make | Austin | DAF |
| Model | Maxi | 66 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 32 L |
