1971 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1971 DAF 44
To start off, both 1971 Chrysler Valiant 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 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1971 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1971 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 745 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 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Valiant | 1971 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Chrysler | DAF |
| Model | Valiant | 44 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2260 mm |
