1996 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Mira (64 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Mira should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Mira weights approximately 250 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1996 Daihatsu Mira (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Mira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Mira | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Mira | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
