1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1959 DAF 600
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 9 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 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1959 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1959 DAF 600.
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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 667 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DAF 600. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1959 DAF 600 | |
| Make | Cadillac | DAF |
| Model | Fleetwood | 600 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 28 L |
