1959 DAF 600 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1959 DAF 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (105 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1959 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 820 kg more than 1959 DAF 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DAF 600. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DAF 600 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | DAF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 | SC |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 590 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2830 mm |
