1967 DAF 44 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 3 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 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (43 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 620 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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DAF 44 | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | DAF | Plymouth |
| Model | 44 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 3249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
