1984 Buick Electra vs. 1975 DAF 66
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 9 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 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1975 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1975 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 864 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 1975 DAF 66 | |
Make | Buick | DAF |
Model | Electra | 66 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 826 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 42 L |