1959 DAF 600 vs. 1962 Seat 600
To start off, 1962 Seat 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DAF 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DAF 600 would be higher. At 597 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Seat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 19 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 DAF 600 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1962 Seat 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, 1959 DAF 600 (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 DAF 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DAF 600 | 1962 Seat 600 | |
| Make | DAF | Seat |
| Model | 600 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 590 cc | 597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2010 mm |
