1973 DAF 66 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 DAF 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 DAF 66 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1458 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 DAF 66. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 DAF 66 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | DAF | Land Rover |
| Model | 66 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 75 L |
