1975 DAF 66 vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1975 DAF 66 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,106 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 DAF 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1975 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 DAF 66 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia.
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, 1968 Opel Olympia (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 DAF 66 | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | DAF | Opel |
| Model | 66 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
