1973 DAF 66 vs. 1973 Peugeot 204
To start off, both 1973 DAF 66 and 1973 Peugeot 204 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 DAF 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 DAF 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 DAF 66 should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1973 DAF 66.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 DAF 66 (99 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm). This means 1973 DAF 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 DAF 66 | 1973 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | DAF | Peugeot |
| Model | 66 | 204 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
