1967 DAF 44 vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1979 Porsche 924 is newer by 12 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 924 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (43 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 924 weights approximately 394 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, 1979 Porsche 924 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DAF 44 | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | DAF | Porsche |
| Model | 44 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
