1975 DAF 66 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1975 DAF 66 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4-68 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley 4-68 (63 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4-68 should accelerate faster than 1975 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 266 kg more than 1975 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, 1959 Riley 4-68 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4-68 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 DAF 66 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | DAF | Riley |
| Model | 66 | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
