1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 1028 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (414 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daihatsu Mira | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Daihatsu | Plymouth |
Model | Mira | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |