1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 DAF 44
To start off, 1967 DAF 44 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (43 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 615 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | DAF |
| Model | Corvette | 44 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2260 mm |
