1974 DAF 66 vs. 1974 Mazda RX-4
To start off, both 1974 DAF 66 and 1974 Mazda RX-4 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda RX-4 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1974 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1974 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 DAF 66 | 1974 Mazda RX-4 | |
| Make | DAF | Mazda |
| Model | 66 | RX-4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2520 mm |
