1959 DAF 600 vs. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori
To start off, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 19 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1959 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1959 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori weights approximately 440 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, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DAF 600. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DAF 600 | 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | |
| Make | DAF | Fiat |
| Model | 600 | Mirafiori |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 590 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 49 L |
