1967 DAF 44 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 7 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 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1350 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DAF 44 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | DAF | Pontiac |
| Model | 44 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3140 mm |
