1978 Buick Regal vs. 1968 DAF 44
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 DAF 44 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Regal (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1968 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 675 kg more than 1968 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, 1978 Buick Regal (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1968 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Buick | DAF |
| Model | Regal | 44 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2260 mm |
