2000 Bentley Azure vs. 1974 DAF 66
To start off, 2000 Bentley Azure is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 DAF 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 DAF 66 would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1974 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1974 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1622 kg more than 1974 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, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Azure | 1974 DAF 66 | |
| Make | Bentley | DAF |
| Model | Azure | 66 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2270 mm |
