1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1984 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Accord weights approximately 220 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 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, 1984 Honda Accord (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Mira | 1984 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Mira | Accord |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
