1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 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 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1275 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 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Mira | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Mira | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 4162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 2025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |
