1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1962 DAF 750
To start off, 1962 DAF 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1962 DAF 750. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 DAF 750 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1959 Abarth 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF 750. (57 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1962 DAF 750 | |
| Make | Abarth | DAF |
| Model | 850 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2060 mm |
