1969 DAF 44 vs. 1999 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 30 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1969 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1969 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 770 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, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 DAF 44 | 1999 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | DAF | Land Rover |
| Model | 44 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |
