1962 DAF Daffodil vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1968 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 DAF Daffodil. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 DAF Daffodil would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF Daffodil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Porsche 911 weights approximately 355 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, 1968 Porsche 911 (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF Daffodil.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 DAF Daffodil | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | DAF | Porsche |
| Model | Daffodil | 911 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 665 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 61 L |
