1959 DAF 600 vs. 1973 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1973 Maserati Indy is newer by 14 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1959 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1959 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Indy weights approximately 910 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, 1973 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DAF 600. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DAF 600 | 1973 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | DAF | Maserati |
| Model | 600 | Indy |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 590 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2610 mm |
