1984 Citroen BX vs. 1998 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen BX would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Mira (62 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Mira should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen BX weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen BX. 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, 1984 Citroen BX (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1998 Daihatsu Mira | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | BX | Mira |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 37 L |
