1967 DAF 44 vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1968 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 DAF 44 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (43 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Porsche 911 weights approximately 235 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, 1968 Porsche 911 (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DAF 44 | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | DAF | Porsche |
| Model | 44 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |
