1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,165 cc, 1973 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Publica weights approximately 15 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Mira | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Mira | Publica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2270 mm |
