1970 DAF 44 vs. 1970 Seat 124
To start off, both 1970 DAF 44 and 1970 Seat 124 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1970 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Seat 124 weights approximately 181 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 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 DAF 44. (66 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 DAF 44 | 1970 Seat 124 | |
| Make | DAF | Seat |
| Model | 44 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
