1975 DAF 66 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1975 DAF 66 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1975 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1975 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 DAF 66 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356.
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, 1957 Porsche 356 (120 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1957 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 DAF 66 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | DAF | Porsche |
| Model | 66 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 52 L |
