1971 DAF 44 vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1971 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1145 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 DAF 44 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | DAF | Toyota |
| Model | 44 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
