1971 DAF 44 vs. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 DAF 44 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1971 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1971 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1335 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, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 DAF 44 | 1998 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | DAF | Land Rover |
| Model | 44 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |
