1972 DAF 44 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, both 1972 DAF 44 and 1972 Plymouth Valiant were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1972 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 618 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 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 DAF 44 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | DAF | Plymouth |
| Model | 44 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |
