1963 DAF 600 vs. 1963 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1963 DAF 600 and 1963 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 590 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 DAF 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 500 (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1963 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 DAF 600 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 DAF 600 (45 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 1963 DAF 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 DAF 600 | 1963 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | DAF | Fiat |
| Model | 600 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 590 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 1950 mm |
