1973 DAF 66 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, both 1973 DAF 66 and 1973 Vauxhall Firenza were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 100 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 Vauxhall Firenza (134 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (99 Nm). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 DAF 66 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | DAF | Vauxhall |
| Model | 66 | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |
