1971 DAF 44 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, both 1971 DAF 44 and 1971 Oldsmobile 442 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1971 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1971 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 975 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 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 DAF 44 | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | DAF | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 44 | 442 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2850 mm |
