1996 Daihatsu Mira vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Daihatsu Mira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Daihatsu Mira would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. (64 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. 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 2005 Porsche 911. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Mira | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Mira | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| 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 | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
