1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1968 DAF 44
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 25 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 509 more horse power than 1968 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1235 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 680 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1968 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | DAF |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 44 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2260 mm |
