1969 DAF 44 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 DAF 44 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (88 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1969 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1969 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 200 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 DAF 44 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | DAF | Toyota |
| Model | 44 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
