1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 768 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. 2001 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1998 Daihatsu Mira has manual transmission. 1998 Daihatsu Mira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daihatsu Mira | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
Model | Mira | Freelander |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2560 mm |