1997 Daihatsu Mira vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Daihatsu Mira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Daihatsu Mira would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1534 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 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. (65 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daihatsu Mira | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mira | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 100 L |
