1997 Daihatsu Move vs. 1998 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1998 Toyota Starlet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Daihatsu Move. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Daihatsu Move would be higher. At 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1997 Daihatsu Move. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1997 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Daihatsu Move weights approximately 65 kg more than 1998 Toyota Starlet.
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, 1998 Toyota Starlet (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Move. (67 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Move.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daihatsu Move | 1998 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Move | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 846 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3320 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
