1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1998 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 1998 Daihatsu Mira and 1998 Opel Tigra were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Tigra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Tigra (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Tigra weights approximately 263 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 Opel Tigra. 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 Tigra (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Tigra 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 Tigra | |
Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
Model | Mira | Tigra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |