1969 DAF 44 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 40 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1969 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1969 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1953 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 DAF 44 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | DAF | Land Rover |
| Model | 44 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |
