1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 DAF 66
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 DAF 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 DAF 66 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 644 kg more than 1973 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 DAF 66 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | DAF |
| Model | Corvette | 66 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
