1974 DAF 66 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 14 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1974 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1974 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 528 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 DAF 66 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | DAF | Porsche |
| Model | 66 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2390 mm |
