1962 DAF Daffodil vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 12 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 746 cc (2 cylinders), 1962 DAF Daffodil is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF Daffodil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 DAF Daffodil weights approximately 155 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 DAF Daffodil will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 DAF Daffodil | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | DAF | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Daffodil | Minica |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 665 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2010 mm |
