1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1998 Mini MK VII
To start off, both 1998 Daihatsu Mira and 1998 Mini MK VII were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mini MK VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mini MK VII (96 HP @ 6130 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mini MK VII should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daihatsu Mira weights approximately 51 kg more than 1998 Mini MK VII.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mini MK VII. 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 Mini MK VII (115 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Mini MK VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Mira | 1998 Mini MK VII | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mini |
| Model | Mira | MK VII |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6130 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2040 mm |
