1959 DAF 600 vs. 1980 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1980 Nissan Laurel is newer by 21 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1959 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 510 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, 1980 Nissan Laurel (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DAF 600. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DAF 600 | 1980 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | DAF | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 590 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2680 mm |
