1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1962 DAF Daffodil
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 15 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 523 more horse power than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF Daffodil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1325 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 692 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF Daffodil.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1962 DAF Daffodil | |
| Make | Aston Martin | DAF |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Daffodil |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 33 L |
