1969 DAF 44 vs. 1969 Simca 1501
To start off, both 1969 DAF 44 and 1969 Simca 1501 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Simca 1501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Simca 1501 (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1969 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1501 should accelerate faster than 1969 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Simca 1501 weights approximately 241 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 Simca 1501 (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Simca 1501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 DAF 44 | 1969 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | DAF | Simca |
| Model | 44 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
