1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1959 DAF 600
To start off, 1961 Abarth 700 is newer by 2 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 696 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1959 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 DAF 600 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700.
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, 1961 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DAF 600. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1959 DAF 600 | |
| Make | Abarth | DAF |
| Model | 700 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 28 L |
