1973 DAF 66 vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1973 DAF 66 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Carina weights approximately 122 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, 1971 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1973 DAF 66 | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
Make | DAF | Toyota |
Model | 66 | Carina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2430 mm |