1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1967 DAF 44
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 DAF 44 would be higher. At 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Bitter Type III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (43 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 515 kg more than 1967 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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1967 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Bitter | DAF |
| Model | Type III | 44 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2260 mm |
