1997 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1997 Daihatsu Mira and 1997 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Morgan 4 weights approximately 310 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 Morgan 4 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 Morgan 4. 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 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. (65 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daihatsu Mira | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morgan |
| Model | Mira | 4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 50 L |
