1970 Austin 1800 vs. 1970 DAF 44
To start off, both 1970 Austin 1800 and 1970 DAF 44 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Austin 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Austin 1800 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1970 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Austin 1800 should accelerate faster than 1970 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 1800 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Austin 1800 (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 DAF 44. (66 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Austin 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Austin 1800 | 1970 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Austin | DAF |
| Model | 1800 | 44 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2260 mm |
