1971 DAF 44 vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1971 DAF 44 and 1971 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Peugeot 504 (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1971 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1971 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 405 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 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 DAF 44 | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | DAF | Peugeot |
| Model | 44 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |
