1959 Austin-Healey 3000 vs. 1970 DAF 44
To start off, 1970 DAF 44 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 would be higher. At 2,911 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 should accelerate faster than 1970 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 weights approximately 388 kg more than 1970 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, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 DAF 44. (66 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | 1970 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | DAF |
| Model | 3000 | 44 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2911 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1143 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2260 mm |
