1967 DAF 44 vs. 2000 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2000 Renault Safrane 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (43 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Safrane weights approximately 740 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 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DAF 44 | 2000 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | DAF | Renault |
| Model | 44 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2770 mm |
