1959 DAF 600 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 12 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1959 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1959 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1305 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DAF 600. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DAF 600 | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | DAF | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 600 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 590 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 3230 mm |
