1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1998 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, both 1998 Daihatsu Mira and 1998 De Tomaso Guara were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 383 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 1998 De Tomaso Guara. 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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daihatsu Mira | 1998 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Daihatsu | De Tomaso |
Model | Mira | Guara |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |