1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1998 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1998 Daihatsu Mira and 1998 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 973 cc (3 cylinders), 1998 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Mira (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Opel Corsa. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Mira should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Corsa weights approximately 192 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Opel Corsa. 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 Opel Corsa (82 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daihatsu Mira | 1998 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
Model | Mira | Corsa |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 72.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 78.6 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 44 L |