2007 BMW M3 vs. 1962 DAF Daffodil
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 45 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF Daffodil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 990 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, 2007 BMW M3 (366 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF Daffodil.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1962 DAF Daffodil | |
| Make | BMW | DAF |
| Model | M3 | Daffodil |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 33 L |
