1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1999 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1999 Toyota Venture is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Daihatsu Mira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Daihatsu Mira would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (62 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Venture weights approximately 550 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 1999 Toyota Venture. 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, 1999 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Mira | 1999 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Mira | Venture |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
