1972 DAF 44 vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1972 DAF 44 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 844 cc (2 cylinders), 1972 DAF 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 DAF 44 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Sport 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 DAF 44 | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | DAF | Toyota |
| Model | 44 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2010 mm |
