1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 1998 Daihatsu Mira and 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (62 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 850 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (190 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Mira | 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mira | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1640 kg |
