1974 BMW Touring vs. 1998 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 280 kg more than 1998 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, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1998 Daihatsu Mira | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | Touring | Mira |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
