1968 DAF 44 vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 DAF 44 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1968 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1968 DAF 44.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 DAF 44 | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | DAF | Land Rover |
| Model | 44 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
