1970 DAF 44 vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2002 Toyota Caldina is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 DAF 44 would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1970 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1970 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 490 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, 2002 Toyota Caldina (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 DAF 44. (66 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 DAF 44 | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | DAF | Toyota |
| Model | 44 | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
