1966 DAF 44 vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1976 Toyota Carina is newer by 10 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1966 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1966 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Carina weights approximately 210 kg more than 1966 DAF 44. 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, 1976 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 DAF 44. (71 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 DAF 44 | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | DAF | Toyota |
| Model | 44 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
