1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1962 DAF Daffodil
To start off, both 1962 Austin A 99 and 1962 DAF Daffodil were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 99 (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF Daffodil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1962 DAF Daffodil. 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, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF Daffodil.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 99 | 1962 DAF Daffodil | |
Make | Austin | DAF |
Model | A 99 | Daffodil |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 33 L |