1967 DAF 44 vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1967 DAF 44 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (43 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 55 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, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DAF 44 | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | DAF | Morgan |
| Model | 44 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |
