1969 Citroen Dyane 4 vs. 1967 DAF 44
To start off, 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 is newer by 2 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 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 DAF 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 DAF 44 (43 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 DAF 44 should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 DAF 44 weights approximately 191 kg more than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 DAF 44 (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 DAF 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 | 1967 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Citroen | DAF |
| Model | Dyane 4 | 44 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2260 mm |
