1973 BMW 3 vs. 1972 DAF 66
To start off, 1973 BMW 3 is newer by 1 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 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 444 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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 1972 DAF 66 | |
| Make | BMW | DAF |
| Model | 3 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
