1996 Daihatsu Mira vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 14 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. (64 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Mira weights approximately 75 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 1996 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. 2010 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1996 Daihatsu Mira has manual transmission. 1996 Daihatsu Mira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Daihatsu Mira | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Mira | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |