1975 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1996 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,961 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. (64 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Mira weights approximately 115 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Because 1996 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1996 Daihatsu Mira | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | GTV | Mira |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
