1973 DAF 66 vs. 1970 Morris Minor
To start off, 1973 DAF 66 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 DAF 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 DAF 66 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1970 Morris Minor.
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, 1970 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 DAF 66 | 1970 Morris Minor | |
| Make | DAF | Morris |
| Model | 66 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
