1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1960 DAF 600
To start off, both 1960 Abarth 600 and 1960 DAF 600 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 600 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1960 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 DAF 600 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Abarth 600 (57 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 DAF 600. (46 Nm). This means 1960 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1960 DAF 600 | |
| Make | Abarth | DAF |
| Model | 600 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 28 L |
