1974 DAF 66 vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1974 DAF 66 and 1974 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 18 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 DAF 66 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 DAF 66 weights approximately 318 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 DAF 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1974 DAF 66 | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | DAF | Mitsubishi |
Model | 66 | Minica |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2010 mm |