1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1978 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1408 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, 1978 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. 1978 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1998 Daihatsu Mira has manual transmission. 1998 Daihatsu Mira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Mira | 1978 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Daihatsu | GMC |
| Model | Mira | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3300 mm |
