1967 DAF 44 vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 6 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 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (43 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1330 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DAF 44 | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | DAF | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 44 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3110 mm |
