1974 DAF 66 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 DAF 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 DAF 66 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1974 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1974 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 120 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 DAF 66 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | DAF | Toyota |
| Model | 66 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
| 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 | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 61 L |
