1959 DAF 600 vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 28 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1959 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 650 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (160 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DAF 600. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DAF 600 | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | DAF | Vauxhall |
| Model | 600 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 590 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2740 mm |
