1966 DAF 44 vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 DAF 44 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1966 DAF 44.
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, 1966 DAF 44 (71 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 DAF 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 DAF 44 | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | DAF | Fiat |
| Model | 44 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 114 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2040 mm |
