1973 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1972 DAF 66
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 759 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 Chevrolet Camaro (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | 1972 DAF 66 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | DAF |
| Model | Camaro | 66 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2260 mm |
