1998 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1998 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, both 1998 Daihatsu Charade 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 95 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 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Charade | 1998 Daihatsu Mira | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Charade | Mira |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2370 mm |
