1974 DAF 66 vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1974 DAF 66 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 DAF 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 DAF 66 (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 DAF 66 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 DAF 66 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1974 DAF 66 (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 DAF 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 DAF 66 | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | DAF | Toyota |
| Model | 66 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 75 L |
