1969 AMC AMX vs. 1969 DAF 44
To start off, both 1969 AMC AMX and 1969 DAF 44 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,384 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC AMX (340 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1969 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1969 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC AMX weights approximately 647 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 AMC AMX (583 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC AMX | 1969 DAF 44 | |
| Make | AMC | DAF |
| Model | AMX | 44 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6384 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2260 mm |
