1967 DAF 44 vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1967 DAF 44 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1200 (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 145 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, 1959 Fiat 1200 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DAF 44 | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | DAF | Fiat |
| Model | 44 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 38 L |
