1975 DAF 66 vs. 1975 Mazda 1000
To start off, both 1975 DAF 66 and 1975 Mazda 1000 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,106 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 DAF 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1975 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 DAF 66 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1975 Mazda 1000.
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, 1975 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1975 DAF 66 | 1975 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | DAF | Mazda |
Model | 66 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1106 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2270 mm |