1997 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1997 Kia Clarus
To start off, both 1997 Daihatsu Mira and 1997 Kia Clarus were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Clarus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Clarus (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Clarus should accelerate faster than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Clarus weights approximately 560 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 Kia Clarus (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. (65 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Clarus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daihatsu Mira | 1997 Kia Clarus | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Mira | Clarus |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
