1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1998 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daihatsu Mira weights approximately 222 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Mira will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Abarth 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1998 Daihatsu Mira | |
Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
Model | 850 | Mira |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 659 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 37 L |