1970 DAF 44 vs. 1970 Chrysler Centura
To start off, both 1970 DAF 44 and 1970 Chrysler Centura were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,980 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1970 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 360 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 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 DAF 44. (66 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 DAF 44 | 1970 Chrysler Centura | |
| Make | DAF | Chrysler |
| Model | 44 | Centura |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |
