1975 DAF 66 vs. 1985 Porsche 911
To start off, 1985 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 DAF 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 DAF 66 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1975 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 911 weights approximately 384 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, 1985 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1975 DAF 66 | 1985 Porsche 911 | |
Make | DAF | Porsche |
Model | 66 | 911 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1106 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 74.4 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 | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |