1966 DAF 44 vs. 1958 Fiat 500
To start off, 1966 DAF 44 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 844 cc (2 cylinders), 1966 DAF 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 DAF 44 (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 DAF 44 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 DAF 44 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1958 Fiat 500. 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, 1966 DAF 44 (71 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 DAF 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 DAF 44 | 1958 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | DAF | Fiat |
| Model | 44 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1850 mm |
