1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, both 1997 Buick Riviera and 1997 Daihatsu Mira were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. (65 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. 1997 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1997 Daihatsu Mira has manual transmission. 1997 Daihatsu Mira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Buick Riviera | 1997 Daihatsu Mira | |
Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
Model | Riviera | Mira |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |