1997 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1997 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 1997 Daihatsu Mira and 1997 Opel Tigra were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Opel Tigra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Opel Tigra (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Tigra weights approximately 396 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 Opel Tigra (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. (65 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daihatsu Mira | 1997 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Mira | Tigra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
