1972 DAF 44 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1972 DAF 44 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Land Rover 109 (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1972 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 944 kg more than 1972 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 DAF 44 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | DAF | Land Rover |
| Model | 44 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
