1974 DAF 66 vs. 1969 Honda S800
To start off, 1974 DAF 66 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 DAF 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1974 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1974 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 DAF 66 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1969 Honda S800.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1974 DAF 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1974 DAF 66 | 1969 Honda S800 | |
Make | DAF | Honda |
Model | 66 | S800 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 35 L |