1962 DAF Daffodil vs. 1962 Morris 1100
To start off, both 1962 DAF Daffodil and 1962 Morris 1100 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Morris 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Morris 1100 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Morris 1100 should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF Daffodil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Morris 1100 weights approximately 150 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.
Because 1962 DAF Daffodil 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 1962 DAF Daffodil. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1962 Morris 1100, 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, 1962 Morris 1100 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Morris 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF Daffodil.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 DAF Daffodil | 1962 Morris 1100 | |
| Make | DAF | Morris |
| Model | Daffodil | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 665 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 38 L |
