1998 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1998 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, both 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 and 1998 Daihatsu Mira were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 (276 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1998 Daihatsu Mira | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
Model | 166 | Mira |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 659 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 68.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 60.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |