1959 DAF 600 vs. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 45 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1959 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 945 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, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H (211 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DAF 600. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DAF 600 | 2004 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | DAF | SsangYong |
| Model | 600 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 590 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2910 mm |
