1967 DAF 44 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown 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 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 625 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 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DAF 44 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | DAF | Toyota |
| Model | 44 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
