2009 BMW 525 vs. 1959 DAF 600
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 50 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1959 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 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, 2009 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DAF 600. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1959 DAF 600 | |
| Make | BMW | DAF |
| Model | 525 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 28 L |
