1990 Buick Electra vs. 1968 DAF 44
To start off, 1990 Buick Electra is newer by 22 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1968 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1968 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 820 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, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1968 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Buick | DAF |
| Model | Electra | 44 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2260 mm |
