1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1998 Kia Elan
To start off, both 1998 Daihatsu Mira and 1998 Kia Elan were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Elan (151 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Elan should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Elan. 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 Kia Elan (186 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm). This means 1998 Kia Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Mira | 1998 Kia Elan | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Mira | Elan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 151 HP |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2270 mm |
