1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 Daihatsu Mira

To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Express 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 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1764 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.

Because 1997 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Daihatsu Mira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Express (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. (65 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. 1997 Chevrolet Express 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 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1997 Chevrolet Express 1997 Daihatsu Mira
Make Chevrolet Daihatsu
Model Express Mira
Year Released 1997 1997
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7439 cc 847 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 286 HP 41 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 555 Nm 65 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2424 kg 660 kg
Vehicle Length 5560 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1400 mm
Vehicle Height 2030 mm 1420 mm