1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 DAF 600
To start off, 1962 DAF 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1962 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 770 kg more than 1962 DAF 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF 600. (45 Nm). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 DAF 600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | DAF |
| Model | Corvette | 600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4636 cc | 590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2060 mm |
