1973 DAF 66 vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, both 1973 DAF 66 and 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 1117 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1973 DAF 66 | 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | DAF | Oldsmobile |
Model | 66 | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3080 mm |