2003 Cadillac Catera vs. 1962 DAF Daffodil
To start off, 2003 Cadillac Catera is newer by 41 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Catera (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF Daffodil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 1040 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, 2003 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF Daffodil.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Catera | 1962 DAF Daffodil | |
| Make | Cadillac | DAF |
| Model | Catera | Daffodil |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 33 L |
