1971 BMW Touring vs. 1997 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, 1997 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 370 kg more than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. (65 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1997 Daihatsu Mira | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | Touring | Mira |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
