1971 Audi 100 vs. 1971 DAF 44
To start off, both 1971 Audi 100 and 1971 DAF 44 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,760 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Audi 100 (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1971 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Audi 100 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Audi 100 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Audi 100 | 1971 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Audi | DAF |
| Model | 100 | 44 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2260 mm |
