1968 DAF 44 vs. 1968 Simca 1200S
To start off, both 1968 DAF 44 and 1968 Simca 1200S were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1968 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1200S weights approximately 100 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 Simca 1200S (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 DAF 44 | 1968 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | DAF | Simca |
| Model | 44 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |
