1962 DAF Daffodil vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, both 1962 DAF Daffodil and 1962 Rover P5 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF Daffodil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 1055 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 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF Daffodil.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 DAF Daffodil | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | DAF | Rover |
| Model | Daffodil | P5 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 665 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 45 L |
