1969 DAF 44 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 42 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1969 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1969 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 DAF 44 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | DAF | Land Rover |
| Model | 44 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |
