1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1959 DAF 600
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 16 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1502 (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1959 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1959 DAF 600. 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, 1975 BMW 1502 (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DAF 600. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1959 DAF 600 | |
| Make | BMW | DAF |
| Model | 1502 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 28 L |
