1997 Daihatsu Gran Move vs. 1998 Honda Accord

To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 310 kg more than 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move.

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, 1998 Honda Accord (265 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move. (171 Nm). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move. 1998 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move has manual transmission. 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Daihatsu Gran Move 1998 Honda Accord
Make Daihatsu Honda
Model Gran Move Accord
Year Released 1997 1998
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1590 cc 2995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 197 HP
Torque 171 Nm 265 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1155 kg 1465 kg


 

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