1974 DAF 66 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1974 DAF 66 and 1974 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volkswagen Golf (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1974 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 27 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.
Because 1974 DAF 66 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 DAF 66. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Golf (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 DAF 66 | 1974 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | DAF | Volkswagen |
| Model | 66 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
