1996 BMW 745 vs. 1975 DAF 66
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 21 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1975 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1975 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 1069 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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 745 | 1975 DAF 66 | |
| Make | BMW | DAF |
| Model | 745 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 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 | 1895 kg | 826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |
