1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Carina weights approximately 368 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.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Mira will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Mira | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Mira | Carina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 59 L |
