1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1962 DAF 750
To start off, 1962 DAF 750 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. Both 1956 Abarth 600 and 1962 DAF 750 are equipped with a 746 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1962 DAF 750. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 DAF 750 weights approximately 77 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1962 DAF 750 (57 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 DAF 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1962 DAF 750 | |
| Make | Abarth | DAF |
| Model | 600 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2060 mm |
