1979 BMW 725 vs. 1972 DAF 66
To start off, 1979 BMW 725 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 DAF 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 DAF 66 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66.
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, 1979 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 725 | 1972 DAF 66 | |
| Make | BMW | DAF |
| Model | 725 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2260 mm |
