1998 Citroen ZX vs. 1998 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, both 1998 Citroen ZX 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen ZX (74 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen ZX should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen ZX weights approximately 280 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 Citroen ZX (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. 1998 Daihatsu Mira has automatic transmission and 1998 Citroen ZX has manual transmission. 1998 Citroen ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Daihatsu Mira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen ZX | 1998 Daihatsu Mira | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | ZX | Mira |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
