1972 DAF 44 vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, both 1972 DAF 44 and 1972 Jaguar Sovereign were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1972 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 1174 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 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
1972 DAF 44 | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | DAF | Jaguar |
Model | 44 | Sovereign |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 844 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2870 mm |