1973 DAF 66 vs. 1963 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1973 DAF 66 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 112 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.
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, 1963 Vauxhall Victor (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 DAF 66 | 1963 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | DAF | Vauxhall |
| Model | 66 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 48 L |
