1998 Citroen Xantia vs. 1998 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xantia 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen Xantia (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (62 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 495 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.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Mira 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, 1998 Citroen Xantia (142 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen Xantia | 1998 Daihatsu Mira | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | Xantia | Mira |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 659 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |