1973 DAF 66 vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, both 1973 DAF 66 and 1973 Triumph 1500 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 137 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 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1973 DAF 66 | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | DAF | Triumph |
Model | 66 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 63 L |