1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Mira (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Mira should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 210 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Because 1959 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Mira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. 1998 Daihatsu Mira has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia 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 Daihatsu Mira | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
Model | Mira | Appia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |