1973 DAF 66 vs. 1973 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1973 DAF 66 and 1973 Peugeot 504 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 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Peugeot 504 (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 324 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 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (99 Nm). This means 1973 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 DAF 66 | 1973 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | DAF | Peugeot |
| Model | 66 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 55 L |
