1974 DAF 66 vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Sport Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1974 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 1974 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Sport Spider weights approximately 102 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, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Sport Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 DAF 66 | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
| Make | DAF | Renault |
| Model | 66 | Sport Spider |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
