2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1959 DAF 600
To start off, 2000 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 41 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 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1959 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1959 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 1199 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.
Because 1959 DAF 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 DAF 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DAF 600. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Rendezvous | 1959 DAF 600 | |
| Make | Buick | DAF |
| Model | Rendezvous | 600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 28 L |
