1968 DAF 44 vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, both 1968 DAF 44 and 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1968 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1968 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 DAF 44 | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | DAF | Pontiac |
| Model | 44 | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3030 mm |
