1968 DAF 44 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 44 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 476 more horse power than 1968 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1968 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1835 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 DAF 44 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | DAF | Land Rover |
| Model | 44 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2743 mm |
