1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1967 DAF 44
To start off, 1967 DAF 44 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (43 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1967 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1967 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Austin | DAF |
| Model | A 70 | 44 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2260 mm |
