1979 Buick Electra vs. 1971 DAF 44
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 DAF 44 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1971 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1971 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1971 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1971 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Buick | DAF |
| Model | Electra | 44 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2260 mm |
