1973 DAF 66 vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1973 DAF 66 and 1973 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 342 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 DAF 66 | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | DAF | Mazda |
| Model | 66 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
