1997 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1997 Honda CRX
To start off, both 1997 Daihatsu Mira and 1997 Honda CRX were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda CRX weights approximately 390 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 Honda CRX (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. (65 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daihatsu Mira | 1997 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Mira | CRX |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 45 L |
