1967 DAF 44 vs. 1967 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1967 DAF 44 and 1967 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 DAF 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 DAF 44 (43 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 DAF 44 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 DAF 44 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 DAF 44 (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 DAF 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DAF 44 | 1967 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | DAF | Fiat |
| Model | 44 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1850 mm |
