1971 DAF 44 vs. 2007 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 36 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1971 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1971 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 295 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, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 DAF 44 | 2007 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | DAF | Daihatsu |
| Model | 44 | Materia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
