1972 DAF 44 vs. 1972 Audi 80
To start off, both 1972 DAF 44 and 1972 Audi 80 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Audi 80 (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Audi 80 weights approximately 156 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, 1972 Audi 80 (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 DAF 44 | 1972 Audi 80 | |
| Make | DAF | Audi |
| Model | 44 | 80 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
