1962 DAF Daffodil vs. 1960 Fiat 600
To start off, 1962 DAF Daffodil is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 DAF Daffodil (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 DAF Daffodil should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 600 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1962 DAF Daffodil.
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 DAF Daffodil (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 DAF Daffodil will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 DAF Daffodil | 1960 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | DAF | Fiat |
| Model | Daffodil | 600 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 665 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 38 L |
