1967 DAF 44 vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 33 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (43 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 765 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (276 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DAF 44 | 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | DAF | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 44 | 166 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2600 mm |
