1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1961 DAF 600
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 2400 and 1961 DAF 600 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1961 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1961 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1961 DAF 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 DAF 600. (45 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1961 DAF 600 | |
| Make | Abarth | DAF |
| Model | 2400 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 28 L |
