1971 DAF 44 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 1971 DAF 44 and 1971 Holden Monaro were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1971 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1971 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 585 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 Holden Monaro (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 DAF 44 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | DAF | Holden |
| Model | 44 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
