1969 DAF 44 vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 36 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1969 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1969 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1300 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 DAF 44 | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | DAF | Land Rover |
| Model | 44 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
