1998 Daihatsu Domino vs. 1998 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1998 Daihatsu Domino and 1998 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda 323 (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Domino. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Domino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda 323 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Domino. 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 Mazda 323 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Domino. (69 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Domino.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daihatsu Domino | 1998 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
Model | Domino | 323 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |