1967 DAF 44 vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
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 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (43 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 430 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 1800 (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 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 1800 | |
| Make | DAF | Fiat |
| Model | 44 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |
