1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 1998 Daihatsu Mira and 1998 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz A (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 370 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz A (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daihatsu Mira | 1998 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mira | A |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 658 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |