1967 DAF 44 vs. 1973 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1973 Toyota 2000GT 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 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (43 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 375 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 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DAF 44 | 1973 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | DAF | Toyota |
| Model | 44 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
